Books like Flabby Tabby by Penny McKinlay
Tabby the cat finds herself jammed inside her home’s cat‑door and soon becomes a contestant in a daily rivalry with a fitter feline. With hunger, space, and affection increasingly at odds, Tabby devises a secret Feline Fitness Program to regain her place on Polly’s lap. The story follows her playful strategies, unexpected challenges, and ultimate triumph as she demonstrates that determination can win even the coziest corner of a cat’s world.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Penny McKinlay
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